Where is recovery money going?

What it does

Adds $4.2M more to the Helene recovery budget.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Helene-related budgets had reached $219.5M by this meeting. This amendment covered a temporary bridge for Gashes Creek, parks content replacements, and grants-management costs.

Official title: Add $4.2M more to the Helene recovery budget

What it does

Hires a master planner for Deaverview.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: Deaverview is the site of 160 units of public housing from 1971 that the housing authority wants to replace without moving residents twice. The city was awarded $225M in federal CDBG-DR disaster funds after Helene; this planning contract is paid from that grant.

Official title: Hire a master planner for Deaverview

What it does

Approved: Authorization to Submit Proposed Projects for CDBG-DR Community.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: This directs public money to a specific project or program.

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute Memorandums of Agreement for internal projects for Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery planning and infrastructure…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Memorandums of Agreement for internal projects for Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery planning and infrastructure funding.

What it does

Applies for funding from the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management…, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This application will focus on those unmet needs.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for funding from the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management Debris Recovery & Disposal Grant Program; to accept said grant funds if awarded; and enter into any agreement documents necessary for such acceptance

What it does

Changes the budget for the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund's Helene.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: This directs public money to a specific project or program.

Official title: Approved: Budget Amendment for the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund's Helene

What it does

Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery subrecipient Agreement between the City of Asheville and the State…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “This proposed amendment would officially authorize updates to the Subrecipient Agreement to reflect the Action Plan reallocation, increasing the total amount to be paid by the City to NCDOC for hard construction costs to an amount not to exceed $22,200,000.”

What it does

Appoints Bobby Smith as a member to the People and Environment Helene Recovery Board.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: City boards and commissions are made up of residents. They advise Council, and some make decisions on their own.

Official title: Resolution appointing Bobby Smith as a member to the People and Environment Helene Recovery Board

What it does

Approved: CDBG-DR Commercial District Revitalization - Public Hearing #2.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: This directs public money to a specific project or program.

What it does

Ordinance Number - 5229 - Budget amendment in the City’s Internal Services Funds to allocate insurance recovery revenue received in Fiscal Year 2025-26…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This amendment will budget that insurance recovery revenue in the Workers’ Compensation and Health Funds to help offset claims expenses.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to adopt a budget amendment in the amount of $1,356,000 in the City’s Internal Services Funds to allocate insurance recovery revenue received in fiscal year 2025-26 to fund health insurance and workers’ compensation claims expenses.”

What it does

Signs a contract with ECS Southeast LLC for Tropical Storm Helene design and engineering services for one of three City-wide…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with ECS Southeast LLC for Tropical Storm Helene design and engineering services for one of three City-wide Landslide recovery projects (Project A) for landslides that impacted City infrastructure; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount

What it does

Signs a contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for Tropical Storm Helene design and engineering services for one of three City-wide…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.for Tropical Storm Helene design and engineering services for one of three City-wide Landslide recovery projects (Project B) for landslides that impacted City infrastructure; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount

What it does

Signs a contract with Catawba Valley Engineering and Testing, PC for Tropical Storm Helene design and engineering services for one of three City-wide…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Catawba Valley Engineering and Testing, PC for Tropical Storm Helene design and engineering services for one of three City-wide Landslide recovery projects (Project C) for landslides that impacted City infrastructure; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount

What it does

Signs a contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for Tropical Storm Helene design and engineering services for City-wide roadway and sidewalk…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for Tropical Storm Helene design and engineering services for City-wide roadway and sidewalk repairs; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount

What it does

Changes the contract with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. for recovery management services from Tropical Storm Helene, for $12.8 million.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This contract is designed to be reimbursed through approved management costs embedded within each of the federal grant programs.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “That contract was ratified by the City Council on November 12, 2024 and has since been amended twice, January 28, 2025 and June 10, 2025, for a total amount not to exceed $12,826,024 for work occurring through June 30,2026 (Fiscal Year 2025-2026).”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend a contract with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. for recovery management services from Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget ordinance with the following adjustments to the form presented by the City Manager: (1) Elimination…

• Outcome as recorded in the minutes.

What it does

Adopts the City budget for fiscal year 2026-27.

• Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley, Kim Roney, Sage Turner.
• Why it matters: The yearly budget sets how much the City can spend on each service and what it charges in taxes and fees.

Official title: Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget ordinance with the following adjustments to the form presented by the City Manager: (1) Reinstatement of the additional 1% 401K employer contribution; and (2) An adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund tax rate to $.0.3769 per $100 of assessed valuation

What it does

Amends Resolution No. 26-96 to authorize the additional award…

• Passed. Voted no: Sage Turner.

Official title: Council amended Resolution No. 26-96 to authorize the additional award of not to exceed $9.5 million of CDBG-DR Multi-Family Housing Program funds to Mountain Housing Opportunities/South Creek Development (Terrace at River Hills)

What it does

Approved: FY27 Budget Adoption.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: The annual budget sets what the county spends on everything, including its housing, homelessness and Helene recovery programs.

What it does

Approved: COVID Recovery Funding Reallocation.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: Recorded in the official minutes. The exact motion is below.

What it does

Changes the budget to Realize Insurance Proceeds for Helene Vehicle.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: Recorded in the official minutes. The exact motion is below.

Official title: Approved: Budget Amendment to Realize Insurance Proceeds for Helene Vehicle

What it does

Signs a contract with VHB Engineering NC PC for design and engineering services for Helene Recovery Project - Citywide Road Structures…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with VHB Engineering NC PC for design and engineering services for Helene Recovery Project - Citywide Road Structures Repairs and Replacements to repair and replace damaged bridges and large culverts; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project

What it does

Authorizes the award of CDBG-DR Multi-Family Housing Program funds to Commonwealth Development Corporation (District East Commons), and Laurel Street (319B Biltmore).

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This award funds the second phase of a project on a City-owned property, with the first phase (109 workforce + affordable units) already fully funded with City support.”

Official title: Council authorized the award of CDBG-DR Multi-Family Housing Program funds to Commonwealth Development Corporation (District East Commons), and Laurel Street (319B Biltmore)

What it does

Motion to authorize the award of CDBG-DR Multi-Family Housing Program funds to Mountain Housing Opportunities/South Creek Development (Terrace at River Hills) died without…

• Failed.

What it does

Repairs Helene damage at the North Fork Dam.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Helene activated the auxiliary spillway at the plant that holds part of the city's drinking-water supply. This is the repair contract for that damage.

Official title: Repair Helene damage at the North Fork Dam

What it does

Adds $7.2M to the Helene recovery budget.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Helene-related budget amendments had reached $28.8M at this point. This added $7.2M, including a temporary bridge for Gashes Creek, funded by reimbursements rather than local taxes.

Official title: Add $7.2M to the Helene recovery budget

What it does

Signs a contract with W.K. Dickson & Co., LLC D/b/a Ardurra Group North Carolina… for design and engineering services for one of three City-wide recovery projects…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with W.K. Dickson & Co., LLC d/b/a Ardurra Group North Carolina ("Ardurra"), for design and engineering services for one of three City-wide recovery projects to repair or replace damaged stormwater infrastructure; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the 15% contingency amount

What it does

Signs a contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for design and engineering services for one of three City-wide recovery projects…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “- Resolution Book No. 46 - Page 303 Ordinance Number 5213- Budget amendment in the amount of $1,208,673 to add federal and state funds to the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund for the Bolton & Menk Inc.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc., for design and engineering services for one of three City-wide recovery projects to repair or replace damaged stormwater infrastructure; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the 15% contingency amount

What it does

Signs a contract with TRC for design and engineering services for one of three City-wide recovery projects…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with TRC for design and engineering services for one of three City-wide recovery projects to repair or replace damaged stormwater infrastructure; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the 15% contingency amount

What it does

Changes the budget for FEMA Reimbursement Related to Helene Sheltering.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: Recorded in the official minutes. The exact motion is below.

Official title: Approved: Budget Amendment for FEMA Reimbursement Related to Helene Sheltering

What it does

Changes the budget for the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: This directs public money to a specific project or program.

Official title: Approved: Budget Amendment for the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief

What it does

Adds money to the budget from Office of State Budget and Management - Helene Local Government…, for the azalea park recovery project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The program funds capital projects to repair, renovate, or replace damaged infrastructure that is ineligible or denied for FEMA Public Assistance.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion: Motion to adopt a budget amendment in the General Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $2,487,500 from the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) - Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program for the Azalea Park Recovery Project ORDINANCE BOOK NO. 36 - PAGE 389”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment from the Office of State Budget and Management - Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program for the azalea park recovery project

What it does

Applies for funding from the NC Department of commerce Small Business Infrastructure grant…, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for funding from the NC Department of commerce Small Business Infrastructure grant to extend a sewer line in Enka Commerce Park: to accept said grant funds if awarded; and enter into any agreement documents necessary for such acceptance

What it does

Signs an agreement with Mountain BizWorks, Venture Asheville, Arts AVL, and Eagle-market Streets Development… to provide grant administration support services for the Asheville small business community affected…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Subrecipient Agreements with Mountain BizWorks, Venture Asheville, Arts AVL, and eagle-market streets development corporation to provide grant administration support services for the Asheville small business community affected by Tropical Storm Helene; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary documents to this effect

What it does

Applies for grants in the Helene Recovery Fund for Parks and Recreation Trust Fund…, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for grants in the Helene Recovery Fund for Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) 2025-26 in the State of North Carolina, and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds if granted, and to execute all documents related to the implementation and management of Helene Recovery funds for PARTF 2025-26 North Carolina Grant Program

What it does

Resolution authorizing staff to submit a formal letter to Congressional Leadership and North Carolina delegation members requesting a direct additional Community Development Block Grant…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

What it does

Applies for a Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure Grant, and funding, enter into a contract…, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This grant will align well with the solid waste master planning process, and tasks that remain unfunded, but needed, can be integrated into the long term solid waste plan.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure Grant, and if awarded funding, enter into a contract with the N.C. dept. of Environmental Quality to accept funding as a subrecipient of the federal Environmental Protection Agency grant, and to further authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents to this effect

What it does

Changes the contract with Benevate LLC, D/b/a Neighborly Software to include funding and modules for Community development block grant - disaster recovery…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The contract is currently using general funds from Community and Economic Development’s contracted services budget.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “This addition of $275,000 for CDBG-DR related services would result in a total contract amount of $425,000, with $275,000 dedicated to and funded by CDBG-DR grant funds and $150,000 funded by general fund dollars.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend a General Services Contract with Benevate LLC, d/b/a Neighborly Software to include funding and modules for Community development block grant - disaster recovery grant management

What it does

Signs a contract with CDR Maguire Inc. for the purpose of Tropical Storm Helene-related debris removal monitoring recovery efforts.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This contract will be executed under NC State Contract 19-IFB-1586245803-PTW.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with CDR Maguire Inc. for the purpose of Tropical Storm Helene-related debris removal monitoring recovery efforts

What it does

Lets the City Manager amend the Not-To-Exceed contract with Southern Disaster Recovery LLC, to include all prior spending and future spending under…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the Not-To-Exceed contract with Southern Disaster Recovery LLC, to include all prior spending and future spending under said contract for the

What it does

Approved: Adoption of Helene Recovery Plan.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: Recorded in the official minutes. The exact motion is below.

What it does

Signs a contract with Bullington Construction Inc. for the Tropical Storm Helene Guardrail Repair contract, and further authorizing the City…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The award of this contract will allow for the replacement/repair of approximately 2,700 linear feet of guardrail and any needed posts and end sections to provide safety to the traveling public.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “A 15% contingency of $27,440 is planned, which, with the bid total of $182,936, results in a maximum budget amount of $210,376.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Bullington Construction Inc. for the Tropical Storm Helene Guardrail Repair contract, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount

What it does

Applies for grants in the North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) - Disaster Relief…, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The program is designed to reduce future flooding and transportation disruptions by investing in both structural (e.g., drainage upgrades, culvert replacements) and non-structural (e.g., relocation, elevation) mitigation strategies.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for grants in the North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) - Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund 2025; and authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funds if awarded, and to execute all documents related to implementation and management of NCEM - Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund 2025 projects

What it does

Applies for grants in the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) - Helene…, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The program funds capital projects to repair, renovate, or replace damaged infrastructure that is ineligible or denied for FEMA Public Assistance.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for grants in the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) - Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program, and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds if granted, and to execute all documents related to implementation and Management of OSBM - Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program

What it does

Adopts the Long-Term Recovery Plan, Section 7.2 of the unified Buncombe County Helene Recovery Plan, which details the City of Asheville’s recovery projects…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The purpose of the Helene Recovery Plan is to help the City of Asheville focus its work and prioritize projects.”

Official title: Council adopted the Long-Term Recovery Plan, Section 7.2 of the unified Buncombe County Helene Recovery Plan, which details the City of Asheville’s recovery projects in the plan

What it does

Signs a contract78,500 contract with Schnabel Engineering South for Phase One repairs at the Bee Tree Dam and associated structures due…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The Contract will cover all three phases of work.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The cost of Phase One (1) contract is $275,000.00 with $13,750.00 contingency for a total amount not to exceed $278,500.00”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an emergency professional services Contract with Schnabel Engineering South for Phase One repairs at the Bee Tree Dam and associated structures due to Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Accepts grant money from the N.C. Dept. of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal’s…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Grant money comes from outside the City. It usually has to be spent on a set purpose.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funds from the N.C. dept. of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal’s Helene Disaster Recovery Grant

What it does

Lets the City Manager submit amendments to the CDBG-DR Action Plan to (1) reflect an increase to the maximum beneficiary amount under…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The City of Asheville seeks to align our CDBG-DR Action Plan with the updated maximum award amount of $450,000 the State is adopting.”

Official title: Council authorized the City Manager to submit amendments to the CDBG-DR Action Plan to (1) reflect an increase to the maximum beneficiary amount under the 10-28-25 Page 22 State of North Carolina Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Housing Program from $375,000 to $450,000, and (2) to reflect a decrease to the minimum project award under the Housing and Economic Security Support Services Program from $500,000 to $250,000

What it does

Changes the budget to Establish Recovery Office and Increase Helene Budget.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: Recorded in the official minutes. The exact motion is below.

Official title: Approved: Budget Amendment to Establish Recovery Office and Increase Helene Budget

What it does

Signs an agreement with the State of North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division… to provide repair and Reconstruction for Asheville homeowners who were affected by Tropical…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Who it's for: Households earning up to 60% of the area median income: up to $61,440 a year for a family of four, or $43,020 for one person (HUD's 2026 income limits for tax-credit housing in the Asheville area).
• What the minutes say it will do: “The purpose of this program's funding is to have a fully habitable home at the end of the programmatic support, so demolition alone would not be considered an eligible activity, but demolition as a site preparedness activity could be considered eligible.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the State of North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Revitalization to provide repair and Reconstruction for Asheville homeowners who were affected by Tropical Storm Helene; and to further authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents to this effect

What it does

Lets the City Manager submit grant applications for two proposals, and Arts and Entertainment Facility and a feasibility study for a Fourth…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit grant applications for two proposals, and Arts and Entertainment Facility and a feasibility study for a Fourth Water Treatment Plant, to the Economic Development Administration and any related grants that support these applications, provided they do not require a match; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to give effect to this resolution

What it does

Signs a contract with Tetra Tech Inc. for Community development block grant - Disaster Recovery implementation consulting services.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a general services contract with Tetra Tech Inc. for Community development block grant - Disaster Recovery implementation consulting services

What it does

Signs a contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for Internal Audit Services for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery compliance.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a general services contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for CDBG-DR Internal Audit, for a term of six years or until project completion, with total costs not to exceed $1,002,575 over the duration of the contract.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for Internal Audit Services for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery compliance

What it does

Signs a contract with McGill Associates for the purpose of assessing damage from Tropical Storm Helene to City-owned street…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with McGill Associates for the purpose of assessing damage from Tropical Storm Helene to City-owned street light infrastructure in Historic Biltmore Village

What it does

Changes the budget for Helene Disaster Recovery and Response expenses, funded with Federal Emergency Management Agency…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment in the amount of $6.0 million in the City’s Special Revenue Fund funded with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements through the federal and state governments.”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment for Helene Disaster Recovery and Response expenses, funded with Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursements

What it does

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing four Helene Recovery boards and the temporary operational structure of current city advisory boards and commissions.

• Outcome as recorded in the minutes.

What it does

Signs a a76,770 contract with Schnabel Engineering South for repairs at the North Fork Dam and Spillways due to Tropical Storm…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The cost of the proposed contract is $160,700.00 with $16,070.00 contingency for a total amount not to exceed $176,770.00”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an emergency Professional Services Contract with Schnabel Engineering South for repairs at the North Fork Dam and Spillways due to Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, a contract with Fayetteville Public Works Commission to provide mutual aid during the recovery process after Tropical Storm Helene.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Fayetteville Public Works Commission to provide mutual aid during the recovery process after Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, a contract with Southern Disaster Recovery LLC to include all prior spending and future spending under said contract…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of resolution ratifying the not-to-exceed contract with Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC, in the amount of $6,000,000, to include all prior spending and future spending under said contract for the purpose of Tropical Storm Helene-related recovery efforts.”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying the Not-To-Exceed contract with Southern Disaster Recovery LLC to include all prior spending and future spending under said contract for the purpose of hauling and removal of disaster debris from Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Changes the contract with DebrisTech LLC for the provision of debris monitoring services, raising the limit to $1.2 million.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of resolution authorizing the amendment to Contract 92500474 with DebrisTech, LLC, increasing the not-to-exceed limit from $500,000 to $1,200,000 for the purpose of Tropical Storm Helene-related recovery efforts.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City manager to amend a Contract with DebrisTech LLC for the provision of debris monitoring services

What it does

Makes technical changes to the budget.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a Technical Budget Amendment in the amount of $4.2 million in the City’s Multi-Year Enterprise Funds for year-end clean up related to Tropical Storm Helene budgets adopted earlier in the fiscal year, and in the amount of $776,000 for debt refunding expenses in the Transit Services Fund.”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Technical Budget Amendment in the City’s Multi-Year Enterprise Funds for year-end clean up related to Tropical Storm Helene budgets adopted earlier in the Fiscal Year; and for debt refunding expenses in the Transit Services Fund

What it does

Approves, after the fact, a contract with DebrisTech, LLC and All Prior Spending and Future Spending Under… for the purposes of towing and Debris monitoring for Tropical Storm Helene-related recovery…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with DebrisTech, LLC and all prior spending and future spending under said contract for the purposes of towing and Debris monitoring for Tropical Storm Helene-related recovery efforts

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Herc Rentals Inc. for the provision of Parks & Recreation operations vehicles damaged by Tropical Storm…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The contract is expected to be fully funded with previously approved FY25 & anticipated FY26 Parks & Recreation operating funds.”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying the City’s emergency contract with Herc Rentals Inc. for the provision of Parks & Recreation operations vehicles damaged by Tropical Storm Helene and waive any contracting procedures that might have otherwise applied

What it does

Changes the contract with Hagerty Consulting Inc. for recovery management services from Tropical Storm Helene, for $5.99 million.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “This contract was amended January 28, 2025 for a total amount not to exceed $5,994,885 for work occurring through June 30,2025 (Fiscal Year 2024-2025).”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend a contract with Hagerty Consulting Inc. for recovery management services from Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Adopts the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Official title: Council adopted an ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Herc Rentals Inc. for the Mills River Water Treatment Plant emergency response for Tropical Storm Helene.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The contract is expected to be fully reimbursed with FEMA Public Assistance funding.”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying an emergency contract with Herc Rentals Inc. for the Mills River Water Treatment Plant emergency response for Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Campbell Inc. for the Mills River Water Treatment Plant emergency response for Tropical Storm Helene.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “This contract was amended to add an additional amount of $28,500.00 to include a previously omitted invoice and this contract amendment now needs to be ratified.”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying an emergency contract with Campbell Inc. for the Mills River Water Treatment Plant emergency response for Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Resolution ratifying a License Agreement with transform lease co LLC for the purposes of temporary construction laydown and staging area at 1001 Patton Avenue…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The Licensor, has invoiced the City for security services during the contract term-October to December in a total amount of $37,553.62.”

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into an amendment of the existing Interlocal Agreement with Buncombe County to provide $135,074.80 in additional rental…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amendment of the existing Interlocal Agreement with Buncombe County to provide $135,074.80 in additional rental assistance to low-to-moderate income City of Asheville residents via the County’s Helene Recovery Housing Assistance Grant program

What it does

Lets the Mayor execute the FEMA Community Disaster Loan agreement and promissory note.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the FEMA Community Disaster Loan agreement and promissory note

What it does

Enters into a funding agreement with North Carolina Emergency Management for all disaster Assistance funds provided…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution to enter into a funding agreement with North Carolina Emergency Management for all disaster Assistance funds provided by or through the State in response to the disaster Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Authorizes staff to submit the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Action Plan to the US Department…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing staff to submit the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Action Plan to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for review and approval

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Environmental Testing Solutions for the provision of lead and copper testing.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying the City’s emergency contract with Environmental Testing Solutions for the provision of lead and copper testing

What it does

Approves, after the fact, a contract with Compass Group (d/b/a Chartwells) for Meals for City Employees during Tropical Storm Helene.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Compass Group (d/b/a Chartwells) for Meals for City Employees during Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Campbell Inc. for the Mills River Water Treatment Plant response for Tropical Storm Helene.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying an emergency contract with Campbell Inc. for the Mills River Water Treatment Plant response for Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Resolution authorizing the reallocation of undedicated Public ART Funds to enter into an agreement with ArtsAVL to support Helene Recovery in the form…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

What it does

Extends the contract with Biltmore Farms Hotel Group to extend the Contract period from 60 to 100 days and to increase…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “This contract amendment adds $43,000 to the existing contract, for a total of $415,009.70.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City manager to execute an amendment to the Contract with Biltmore Farms Hotel Group to extend the Contract period from 60 to 100 days and to increase funding to cover lodging expenses for first responders, essential employees and out-of-area emergency resources associated with Tropical Storm Helene through January 1, 2025

What it does

Changes the contract with Garbage Pal Inc. for portable facilities for Tropical Storm Helene recovery.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The requested amendment will pay previously accrued invoices.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Garbage Pal LLC for $43,790 to increase the total contract amount to $133,690 for portable restroom and hygiene facilities to support recovery efforts from Tropical Storm Helene.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order with garbage Pal inc. for portable facilities for Tropical Storm Helene recovery

What it does

Authorizes city staff to submit an Administrative Action Plan for the CDBG-DR grant to the US Department of Housing…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “On January 16, 2025, HUD announced that the City of Asheville will receive a direct allocation of Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds in the amount of $225,010,000.”

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing city staff to submit an Administrative Action Plan for the CDBG-DR grant to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to access up to 5% or $11,250,500 of the total allocation to pay for and reimburse the city for grant related administrative costs; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution

What it does

Approves a budget amendment.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Official title: Council approved a budget amendment in the amount of $225,010,000, for the total amount of the CDBG-DR allocation, noting that these funds are subject to HUD approval of the CDBG-DR Action Plan and are not anticipated to be available for expenditure until later in calendar year 2025

What it does

Changes the contract with Biltmore Farms Hotel Group for the lodging for essential employees and first responders working on rescue…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “This contract amendment adds $72,009.70 to the existing contract, for a total of $372,009.70.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City manager to amend the Contract with Biltmore Farms Hotel Group for the lodging for essential employees and first responders working on rescue and recovery efforts

What it does

Changes the contract with Hagerty Consulting Inc. for recovery management services from Tropical Storm Helene.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “This amendment adds $4,994,885 to the contract, bringing the total amount not to exceed $5,994,885.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with Hagerty Consulting Inc. for recovery management services from Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Buchanan Pump Service and Supply for the North Fork Water Treatment Plant emergency response for Tropical Storm Helene…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying an emergency contract with Buchanan Pump Service and Supply for the North Fork Water Treatment Plant emergency response for Tropical Storm Helene and waive any contracting procedures that might have otherwise applied

What it does

Signs an agreement with Buncombe County to provide $624,000 from the Community Development Block Grant-Declared Disaster Recovery Fund grant…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with Buncombe County to provide $624,000 from the Community Development Block Grant-Declared Disaster Recovery Fund grant for rental assistance to the City of Asheville residents via the County’s Helene Recovery Housing Assistance Grant program

What it does

Motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Calendar.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with CDM Smith Inc. for Professional Services for the North Fork Water Production Facility Tropical Storm Helene…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying an emergency contract with CDM Smith Inc., for Professional Services for the North Fork Water Production Facility Tropical Storm Helene Emergency Response

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with State Utility Contractors Inc. for the North Fork Water Treatment Plant / burnette reservoir emergency response…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying an emergency contract with State Utility Contractors Inc. for the North Fork Water Treatment Plant / burnette reservoir emergency response for Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Schnabel Engineering South P.C. for evaluation and engineering services to repair attributes of the Bee Tree Dam…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Schnabel Engineering South P.C. entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, for evaluation and engineering services to repair attributes of the Bee Tree Dam and Spillway

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Schnabel Engineering South P.C. for evaluation and engineering services to repair attributes of the North Fork Dam…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Schnabel Engineering South P.C. entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, for evaluation and engineering services to repair attributes of the North Fork Dam and Spillways

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Schnabel Engineering South P.C. to provide emergency repairs to attributes of the North Fork and Bee Tree…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Schnabel Engineering South P.C. entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, to provide emergency repairs to attributes of the North Fork and Bee Tree Dams and Spillways

What it does

Resolution ratifying an interlocal agreement with Buncombe County entered into on an emergency basis to establish the terms and conditions under which the County…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

What it does

Ordinance that (1) repeals ordinance no. 5066, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fees & Charges Manual; (2) re-adopts the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fees…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

What it does

Authorizes amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan outlining new activities…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan outlining new activities for disaster response, including Rental Assistance, Business Restabilization Grants, Homeless Emergency Shelter, and CDBG Program Administration, as well as repurposing funds allocated for City of Asheville Community Center Improvements - Stephens Lee for Parks & Recreation Disaster Recovery

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with T&K Utilities Inc. Entered into on an Emergency Basis…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with T&K Utilities Inc. entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, for

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with T.P. Howard’s Plumbing Co. Inc.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with T.P. howard’s Plumbing Co. Inc. entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Tennoca Construction Co.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The total cost of this contract is not to exceed $10,000,000, and it is expected that 100% of this expense will be reimbursed by FEMA. Motion:”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Tennoca Construction Co. entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with SAFE Industries for the provision of providing standby technicians to supplement fleet staff to limit…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying emergency contract with SAFE Industries for the provision of providing standby technicians to supplement fleet staff to limit downtime emergency equipment and Vehicles due to repairs or maintenance as a result of Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Curbside Management, Inc. for providing municipal solid waste collection services.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Curbside Management, Inc. entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath Tropical Storm Helene for providing municipal solid waste collection services

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Waste Management of Carolinas Inc. for providing municipal solid waste disposal services at their Transfer Station located…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Waste Management of Carolinas Inc. entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene for providing municipal solid waste disposal services at their Transfer Station located at 24 Pond Road

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with DebrisTech LLC, for providing debris collection monitoring services.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “A Notice to Proceed was issued to the contractor on September 28th, the day after TS Helene, for an amount of not to exceed (NTE) $500,000 and then a formal contract was executed for the same amount, prior to a debris assessment being performed and knowing that it would need to be amended.”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with DebrisTech LLC, entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene for providing debris collection monitoring services

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Southern Disaster Recovery LLC for providing debris collection services.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “A Notice to Proceed was issued to the contractor on September 28th, the day after TS Helene, for an amount of not-to-exceed (NTE) $500,000 and then a formal contract was executed for the same amount, prior to a debris assessment being performed and knowing that it would need to be amended. 11-12-24 Page 9”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Southern Disaster Recovery LLC entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene for providing debris collection services

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with and Contract Amendment with Confer and Associates LLC for the provision of prepared meal services.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Under one such contract executed on October 8, 2024, the City engaged Confer and Associates, LLC, to provide prepared meal services to local first responders and partner agencies with an original contract amount not to exceed $300,000.”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract and contract amendment with Confer and Associates LLC entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene for the provision of prepared meal services

What it does

Approves, after the fact, a contract with Biltmore Farm Hotel Group for lodging needs for first responders, essential employees and out-of-area emergency resources associated…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Biltmore Farm Hotel Group for lodging needs for first responders, essential employees and out-of-area emergency resources associated with Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with Hagerty Consulting Inc. for Recovery Management Services.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The contract will also assist with the development and implementation of long-term recovery.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The initial total cost of this contract is not to exceed $1,000,000, any future amendments will be made in accordance with applicable City policies.”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a contract with Hagerty Consulting Inc. for recovery management services entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Lets the City Manager temporarily suspend and defer Affordable Housing loan payments to the City on a case by case basis…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to temporarily suspend and defer Affordable Housing loan payments to the City on a case by case basis, as necessary, to address impacts from Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with RATPDev Usa LLC for Supplemental Transit Operations and Maintenance Services.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution approving a contract with RATPDev usa LLC entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene for Supplemental Transit Operations and Maintenance Services

What it does

Changes the budget for Helene disaster recovery and Response expenses, which is anticipated to be funded…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of: a budget amendment in the amount of $4.2 million in the City’s Enterprise Funds which is anticipated to be funded with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements.”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment for Helene disaster recovery and Response expenses, which is anticipated to be funded with Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursements

What it does

Signs a lease with Enka Samet, LLC, for a temporary debris processing site at 264 and 274 Enka Heritage Parkway…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The monthly cost of the lease is $3,500 per acre, totaling $84,000 per month for 24 acres.”
• Why it matters: A lease lets someone use property for a set time, usually in return for rent.

Official title: Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with Enka Samet, LLC, for a temporary debris processing site at 264 and 274 Enka Heritage Parkway in response to the damage incurred during Tropical Storm Helene

What it does

Authorizes the allocation of $1 million in Affordable Housing CIP funds to support Helene Recovery in the form…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “On April 25, 2023, City Council approved an additional $1,035,000 from the Housing Trust Fund to fill an additional funding gap for a total of $2,500,000 (Resolution 23-92). 10-22-24 Page 19”

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the allocation of $1 million in Affordable Housing CIP funds to support Helene Recovery in the form of Home Repair assistance, Rental Assistance, and the respective associated administrative expenses

What it does

Authorizes an amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan and the 2019-2020 Annual Action…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing an amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan and the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to allocate uncommitted Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support Helene Recovery in the form of Business Restabilization and grants; and if and if approved by HUD, authorizing the City Manager to approve the Program Structure and Allocation of funds to Partner Organizations for the purposes described herein; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution